Attendance Tracking Flashcards
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Which PowerSchool tool allows a teacher to quickly mark all students present with a single action?
Answer: Fill All Present button
The 'Fill All Present' button marks every student in the roster as present, saving time when most students attend.
In PowerSchool, what is a 'membership day' in relation to attendance?
Answer: A day a student is enrolled and expected to attend
A membership day is any school day on which a student is enrolled and expected to be present.
A student transfers out of a school mid-year. How does PowerSchool handle their attendance record from before the transfer?
Answer: It remains visible under the student's historical records
PowerSchool retains historical attendance records even after a student transfers, accessible through the student's attendance history.
What is the primary purpose of an attendance 'audit log' in PowerSchool?
Answer: To track changes made to attendance records and who made them
The audit log records every modification to attendance data, including the user who made the change and the timestamp.
Which PowerSchool setting controls the cutoff time after which a tardy becomes a half-day absence?
Answer: Attendance conversion rule
Attendance conversion rules define how late arrivals or early dismissals convert into fractional or full-day absences.
In PowerSchool, what does 'ADM' stand for?
Answer: Average Daily Membership
ADM (Average Daily Membership) measures the average number of students enrolled per day over a period.
How does PowerSchool typically notify parents when a student is marked absent?
Answer: Via automated phone calls, emails, or text messages through the notification system
PowerSchool's automated notification system can send real-time alerts to parents via phone, email, or SMS when an absence is recorded.